Hints, Tips and Great ideas

AdventureB4Dentures · AdventureB4Dentures

Morning All from beautiful Delmany (near Narooma) Just planning our west coast experience and we keep hearing how we should avoid travelling clockwise up the West Coast due to 'The Wind'. Looking at our schedule it'll be about May that we can either go West (i.e.clockwise) or go up through the Cent...

JayDee · JayDee

Remember the old Banana Lounges ( Or sun lounge) Well we just purchased 2 from Bunnings @ $20 each. Light weight / folds down flat and easy to store in van or tow. Plus, can be used as a chair or adjusted to the rest position you desire. Great for afternoon naps, under the awning of the shade of the good old gu...

Vic41 · Vic41

If your seat covers are due to be replaced, sometimes it is only the drivers one that is stuffed as it is the one most used. If you decided to buy new ones in that situation, throw the drivers one out and keep the passenger one, wash gently and put on your office/computer chair, they make a good removable c...

rockylizard · rockylizard

Gday... Maybe this will assist you to retain your independence when reversing to the van to hitch-up. When the van is hitched, and the vehicle and van are aligned (eg when you stop somewhere when travelling, make sure the whole rig is in line) then check your external rear-view mirrors so you can see th...

Kiwozzies · Kiwozzies

Viewing windows found in your canvas awnings can be bought back to clear by giving them a good hard work-over with car polish, both sides. Also this will help protect from UV sun rays, which is the main cause of yellowing or stained plastic.

Santa · Santa

I'm looking to make a small folding table for use between two camp chairs, i.e. to hold a couple of drinks and a few nibbles. Small and light are the operative words, ideally about 350mm high, table top approx 400 x 300mm. The legs need to fold and when folded the unit need to be as flat as possible. Any thou...

Gunsondeck · Gunsondeck

As I'm sure does every other caravanner... G. -- Edited by Gunsondeck on Friday 14th of March 2014 02:59:52 AM

Happy Camper · Happy Camper

We spend a lot of time in Central Australia April to July. The days there are usually 21-25 oC which are fantastic but the nights can get down below zero. Our van is modern and well insulated with double glazed windows which work great against the cold. The marine ply floor however can turn into a froz...

whitey2 · whitey2

Our home made step, put the non slip grip strips on it, works a treat. Fits neatly in the step well. cheers whitey2. -- Edited by whitey2 on Monday 3rd of March 2014 05:14:53 PM

Happy Camper · Happy Camper

camping.https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=D3YvF4eVQO0#t=3

Cupie · Cupie

Hi .. Stumbled across an excellent way for removing coffee & tea stains in plastic/melamite mugs .... Just add a teaspoon of Napi san or equivalent & fill the mug/cup with water. The stuff that you use in your chemical toilet Leave overnight & rinse out. I suppose that it would work on c...

Happy Camper · Happy Camper

I knocked this up out of a old 44 gallon drum & bits of scrap metal I had out the back of the shed. Total cost spent on it was about $4 for bolts & nuts. The BBQ plate & rotisserie I already had in the shed. Will have to put it in storage now until summer is finished. Cheers - John -- Edited by Happy Ca...

jules47 · jules47

Sheba has reported in one of the sub forums (I digress, I think) that her WHEELS and TYRES have been taken off and replaced by someone - with inferior ones to what she had on!! A tip - get an engraver and engrave your licence number on EVERYTHING - portable fridge, generator, tool boxes, wheels (we had li...

hako · hako

My new fridge will be living in the back of the Territory and due to the lid design, it is not possible to raise the lid high enough to remove the basket for loading/unloading. I had a look around for a fridge slide but they ask from $300 and up so that was not on for me. The actual slides alone cost upwards of $...

Jonathan · Jonathan

.. I recently viewed the result of a small caravan that had exploded .. No-one was injured fortunately .. The apparent cause was the result of 3 mortein 'roach "bombs" that had been set off to fumigate the van during the day in their absence .. They had however, neglected to switch off any &q...

Happy Camper · Happy Camper

My wife came across this great idea from one of her Facebook friends for keeping the camping items tidy, . Its just a shoe tidy that can be purchased from any of the cheap/gadget type stores. Could be handy. Cheers, John

kww511 · kww511

I have recently discovered this awesome product called Vuplex. It may be old news to many but if you haven't heard of it, it is a wonder product for returning the new look back to those plastic windows on the van. Rather than me try and explain, visit their website http://vuplex.com.au. You can buy a sm...

Vegemite · Vegemite

I didn't know what a footprint was until I did some searching for ground sheets. I decided to buy a Black Wolf Tuff Dome tent that has a base of around 2.4m square. Should I bother with a footprint and if so go with a pre-made one (generally expensive) or make my own from cheapish material? Has anyone had an...

ogre · ogre

If you have free standing solar panels, and some days you just cant seem to get enough light to make them work efficiently. I have found that if you stand them on a silver reflective windscreen protector it will deflect light up into the panels and make them work better even on cloudy days. I hope this hel...

neilnruth · neilnruth

Burnt the beetroot I was cooking tonight (caught it just in time - perhaps -so beetroot were still OK). I filled the saucepan with boiling water (not cold as it was still very hot) - added some bicarb soda and when it started to bubble added some vinegar. (Be careful it doesn't go over the top). Boiled it f...

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	Wind on the West Coast...HELP! (Preview) Morning All from beautiful Delmany (near Narooma) Just planning our west coast experience and we keep hearing how we should avoid travelling clockwise up the West Coast due to 'The Wind'. Looking at our schedule it'll be about May that we can either go West (i.e.clockwise) or go up through the Cent...	AdventureB4Dentures	9	2255	11:04 PM Mar 31, 2014 by leevin
	A lounge / bed whilst on the road. (Preview) Remember the old Banana Lounges ( Or sun lounge) Well we just purchased 2 from Bunnings @ $20 each. Light weight / folds down flat and easy to store in van or tow. Plus, can be used as a chair or adjusted to the rest position you desire. Great for afternoon naps, under the awning of the shade of the good old gu...	JayDee	9	2259	01:52 PM Mar 23, 2014 by Beth54
	Old seat covers off the car or tug (Preview) If your seat covers are due to be replaced, sometimes it is only the drivers one that is stuffed as it is the one most used. If you decided to buy new ones in that situation, throw the drivers one out and keep the passenger one, wash gently and put on your office/computer chair, they make a good removable c...	Vic41	4	1193	03:32 AM Mar 22, 2014 by Vic41
	Hitching up without a helper (Preview) Gday... Maybe this will assist you to retain your independence when reversing to the van to hitch-up. When the van is hitched, and the vehicle and van are aligned (eg when you stop somewhere when travelling, make sure the whole rig is in line) then check your external rear-view mirrors so you can see th...	rockylizard	10	2749	06:04 PM Mar 19, 2014 by Delta18
	Cleaning clear plastic that has gone hazy. (Preview) Viewing windows found in your canvas awnings can be bought back to clear by giving them a good hard work-over with car polish, both sides. Also this will help protect from UV sun rays, which is the main cause of yellowing or stained plastic.	Kiwozzies	4	1423	01:35 PM Mar 17, 2014 by grahos
	Folding table, looking for idea's. (Preview) I'm looking to make a small folding table for use between two camp chairs, i.e. to hold a couple of drinks and a few nibbles. Small and light are the operative words, ideally about 350mm high, table top approx 400 x 300mm. The legs need to fold and when folded the unit need to be as flat as possible. Any thou...	Santa	26	2898	06:37 PM Mar 15, 2014 by grahos
	I Want one...!! (Preview) As I'm sure does every other caravanner... G. -- Edited by Gunsondeck on Friday 14th of March 2014 02:59:52 AM	Gunsondeck	4	2797	04:59 PM Mar 14, 2014 by Beth54
	Beating Central Australia's freezing nights during winter. (Preview) We spend a lot of time in Central Australia April to July. The days there are usually 21-25 oC which are fantastic but the nights can get down below zero. Our van is modern and well insulated with double glazed windows which work great against the cold. The marine ply floor however can turn into a froz...	Happy Camper	18	3595	10:16 PM Mar 13, 2014 by Vic41
	Step (Preview) Our home made step, put the non slip grip strips on it, works a treat. Fits neatly in the step well. cheers whitey2. -- Edited by whitey2 on Monday 3rd of March 2014 05:14:53 PM	whitey2	4	1594	07:38 PM Mar 12, 2014 by 03_troopy
	Cooling the Van during Summer Heat. (Preview) camping.https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=D3YvF4eVQO0#t=3	Happy Camper	19	3911	10:03 AM Mar 4, 2014 by JayDee
	Coffee & Tea Stains removal (Preview) Hi .. Stumbled across an excellent way for removing coffee & tea stains in plastic/melamite mugs .... Just add a teaspoon of Napi san or equivalent & fill the mug/cup with water. The stuff that you use in your chemical toilet Leave overnight & rinse out. I suppose that it would work on c...	Cupie	9	1086	09:40 AM Mar 3, 2014 by Aus-Kiwi
	Fire bucket for camping up on the river during the cooler months. (Preview) I knocked this up out of a old 44 gallon drum & bits of scrap metal I had out the back of the shed. Total cost spent on it was about $4 for bolts & nuts. The BBQ plate & rotisserie I already had in the shed. Will have to put it in storage now until summer is finished. Cheers - John -- Edited by Happy Ca...	Happy Camper	7	9024	02:53 PM Mar 1, 2014 by Happy Camper
	Identification Tip (Preview) Sheba has reported in one of the sub forums (I digress, I think) that her WHEELS and TYRES have been taken off and replaced by someone - with inferior ones to what she had on!! A tip - get an engraver and engrave your licence number on EVERYTHING - portable fridge, generator, tool boxes, wheels (we had li...	jules47	12	2627	08:21 PM Feb 24, 2014 by Baz421
	Camping Fridge slide for my Waeco copy. (Preview) My new fridge will be living in the back of the Territory and due to the lid design, it is not possible to raise the lid high enough to remove the basket for loading/unloading. I had a look around for a fridge slide but they ask from $300 and up so that was not on for me. The actual slides alone cost upwards of $...	hako	10	2530	11:19 AM Feb 23, 2014 by 03_troopy
	+++ Food for thought +++ (Preview) .. I recently viewed the result of a small caravan that had exploded .. No-one was injured fortunately .. The apparent cause was the result of 3 mortein 'roach "bombs" that had been set off to fumigate the van during the day in their absence .. They had however, neglected to switch off any &q...	Jonathan	7	1836	05:41 PM Feb 16, 2014 by Wombat 280
	Keeping the camp kitchen tidy. (Preview) My wife came across this great idea from one of her Facebook friends for keeping the camping items tidy, . Its just a shoe tidy that can be purchased from any of the cheap/gadget type stores. Could be handy. Cheers, John	Happy Camper	4	1560	05:23 PM Feb 14, 2014 by Happy Camper
	Window scracthes (Preview) I have recently discovered this awesome product called Vuplex. It may be old news to many but if you haven't heard of it, it is a wonder product for returning the new look back to those plastic windows on the van. Rather than me try and explain, visit their website http://vuplex.com.au. You can buy a sm...	kww511	7	2049	03:50 PM Feb 8, 2014 by grahos
	Footprint. Do I need one? (Preview) I didn't know what a footprint was until I did some searching for ground sheets. I decided to buy a Black Wolf Tuff Dome tent that has a base of around 2.4m square. Should I bother with a footprint and if so go with a pre-made one (generally expensive) or make my own from cheapish material? Has anyone had an...	Vegemite	8	2094	03:42 PM Feb 8, 2014 by grahos
	boosting solar panels (Preview) If you have free standing solar panels, and some days you just cant seem to get enough light to make them work efficiently. I have found that if you stand them on a silver reflective windscreen protector it will deflect light up into the panels and make them work better even on cloudy days. I hope this hel...	ogre	8	2473	08:07 AM Feb 6, 2014 by Mick Woolnough
	Cleaning burnt saucepans (Preview) Burnt the beetroot I was cooking tonight (caught it just in time - perhaps -so beetroot were still OK). I filled the saucepan with boiling water (not cold as it was still very hot) - added some bicarb soda and when it started to bubble added some vinegar. (Be careful it doesn't go over the top). Boiled it f...	neilnruth	12	2097	10:50 PM Feb 1, 2014 by fridaydog
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